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05-27-2014 09:27 PM

jlthorpe

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocoyn

Hi, stranger! I heard y'all had a good training over there with Mickey J. I was at the FOREST and could not afford more time off to come your way for another seminar.

EDIT...this is the product line. I seriously would have bought one of these had I known about it when I got my first Owens box....of course that was about 5 years ago so it made sense to get the second about 3 years ago......this is the vendor site (full line - more than what Elite K9 lists)

Yep that's the one. If you ever decide to buy one from them call Danny Baker at ICC Case. He's a great guy and has excellent customer service. Plus if you tell him that I sent you he will give you a discount. I LOVE MY CRATE!!

This year was the first time I've met Mickey. She seemed really cool. We had a great seminar with lots of scenarios. Mickey and I spent a lot of time on the boat together working the new dogs and some more experienced ones. I got to work Bella on some great stuff too including full size and fresh. It was good experience. The trash dump with methane mixed in was a good thing too. It's good to hear from you again. I don't get on here very often anymore.

05-27-2014 09:19 PM

jocoyn

Hi, stranger! I heard y'all had a good training over there with Mickey J. I was at the FOREST and could not afford more time off to come your way for another seminar.

EDIT...this is the product line. I seriously would have bought one of these had I known about it when I got my first Owens box....of course that was about 5 years ago so it made sense to get the second about 3 years ago......this is the vendor site (full line - more than what Elite K9 lists)

I have one of those case built by impact case and container. I love it. Best crate I've ever owned. I can move from my truck to the house to the patrol car in only a few minutes.

05-25-2014 11:09 PM

wyoung2153

Nice, Nancy! Seriously am going to use this for future references!

05-24-2014 08:18 AM

jocoyn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaimeju

Awesome pics! I can't believe I hadn't seen this thread until now. Do you ever have problems with the metal getting too hot for paws?

I want to do a similar set-up with my truck but I need a new canopy. The one I have makes dreadful noises when we go on the back roads. Sometimes the clamps fall off. Is it normal for a canopy to be squeaky? I took it off because I wasn't convinced it was safe.

No problems with the metal. I only got mine after many talks with folks with aluminum dog boxes and a consensus they are cooler, not hotter, than the other types. I have crawled into mine when it is hot outside (for cleaning, not to hang out ) and it really is surprisingly cooler than you would think!

As far as the shell, mine was put on about 1 month after I got the truck in 2007 and it has never come loose and does not rattle. Original windoors as well and I have no problems with the welds or shocks and I drive with them open at highway speeds. (Another reason I want secure latches on the dog crate!) ....I am glad I did not get a slider with a screen or that a slider with windoors was not available at the time. The latter is a heavier window and a Teammates slider does have a broken weld. Her topper is an ARE, mine is a LEER (though LEERs are famous for leaking and mine does leak a little around the window seals)

05-24-2014 01:39 AM

robertb1018

Quote:

Originally Posted by DinoBlue

Very nice. Here is my car setup. I lug my gear in and out of the car everything I go out. Gear bags for dogs, and SAR pack for me. But everything is packed and ready to just grab and go when the call comes in. They only thing I need to have fixed are the handles for the crates, need to make the lockable.

Dino,
Nice crate. Where did you get it from?

05-24-2014 12:00 AM

Kaimeju

Awesome pics! I can't believe I hadn't seen this thread until now. Do you ever have problems with the metal getting too hot for paws?

I want to do a similar set-up with my truck but I need a new canopy. The one I have makes dreadful noises when we go on the back roads. Sometimes the clamps fall off. Is it normal for a canopy to be squeaky? I took it off because I wasn't convinced it was safe.

05-08-2014 03:16 PM

jocoyn

I can fit a 40 inch vari-kennel sideways in the back or two people and a dog can ride on the platform with their feet on the tailgate and be comfortable. Since I only have one dog now, my truck is a go to place for other team dogs if their SUV or Car is getting too hot. Plus we carpool a lot of places. (like if we get a callout 3-4 hours away). The good thing is Beau is absolutely cool with having company.